Department

of

Design

where we are now:

• 150 students

• 4 programmes FETAC

• 2 Higher National Diplomas

• 2 awarding bodies

• students progressing

to higher education

awarding bodies

• FETAC Level 5

• Edexcel BTEC

HND - Higher National Diploma

FETAC LEVEL 5

• Garden Design

• CAD - Computer Aided Design

• Fashion Design

• Furniture Design LEVEL 6

• Furniture Making & Restoration

Garden Design

FETAC LEVEL 5

Garden Design Course Co-ordinator Claire McQuade

One year course leading to FETAC award in Applied Horticulture. Students

study Garden Design and Landscaping, Health & Safety, Plant Science, along

with other academic and practical subjects.

Students have worked on a variety of projects within the College grounds.

CAD Comptuer Aided Design

FETAC LEVEL 5 & CITY AND GUILDS

CAD Computer Aided Design Course Co-ordinator Sean Owens

One year course leading to both FETAC Level 5 & City and Guilds

qualifications. Students use the latest CAD software and study areas

such as Building Construction and Architectural Drawing.

Fashion Design

FETAC LEVEL 5

Fashion Design Course Co-ordinator June Verdon

One year course covering Drawing, Design, Pattern Making,

Garment Construction and Embroidery. Students who complete

course may advance to HND Fashion Design course.

Furniture Design

FETAC LEVEL 5

Furniture Design Course Co-ordinator James McLoughlin

1 Year Course. All students have access to design studio and a

well-equipped woodwork room. The course takes students from basic

wood working level to the design and construction of a furniture piece.

Work is exhibited in the End of Year Exhibition.

FETAC LEVEL 6 • Furniture

Making & Resoration

FETAC LEVEL 6

Furniture Design Course Co-ordinator James McLoughlin

1 Year Course. All students have access to design studio and a well-

equipped woodwork room. Students in have the opportunity to learn

the skills of furniture making and restoration, through the use of

woodworking machinery and specialist wood finishes. Work is exhibited

in the End of Year Exhibition.

BTEC HND • Graphic Design

• Fashion & Textiles

Graphic Design Graphic Design

BTEC HND

Graphic Design Course Co-ordinator Louise Fortune

2 year course which enables students to explore modern graphic design

procedures and develop problem-solving skills. Students who achieve this

award may advance to further study at Colleges and Universities in UK.

Fashion & Textiles

BTEC HND

Fashion & Textile Design Course Co-ordinator June Verdon

2 year course covering academic and pratical aspects of fashion design.

Students who achieve this award may advance to further study at

Colleges and Universities in UK.

what next? … • new course for 2013 FETAC Level 6 Garden Design • progression routes for students:

• From Level 5 – Higher National Diploma Courses • Through HELS to Higher Education eg

UCD – Botany, Landscape Architecture • From HND courses Final Year degree top-ups in UK eg University of Kent, Hereford College of the Arts, Direct Entry in Ireland eg IADT, DIT, CARLOW IT, SLIGO

reminder . . .

End of Year

ART & DESIGN

EXHIBITION 19.05-22.05